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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
7
Dr. Herz reports a mammoth discovered September 22 near the Ebrosowka River foot of a declivity. The creature lay with bent feet and a broken neck, suggests instant death from a fall over 2,000 years ago. Excavation required thawing under a shed, carcass nearly complete aside from a missing back piece.
A report describes a large theft involving highwaymen and substitutes who stole the famous Rocky Mountain Tea crafted by Madison Medicine Co. The missing goods and names tied to the scheme have Houseworth Bros. as a referenced party.
Witnesses report a dramatic encounter a mile or two from Obscor road in Bangalore where a large monkey agitated a sunning cobra. The cobra struck the rock as the monkey dodged and the reptile exhausted, then the monkey grabbed the snake and severed its head before retreating to a tree. The onlookers treated the victor to Indian corn and sugar cane.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver claiming they never gripe or distress and are safe pills. Houseworth Bros.
Marion John I. Sabine of Chicago presides over Central Union Telephone Company and aims to open several retail grocery stores to attract customers by offering very low prices.
It is again proposed to sink an artesian well in Bloomington. A stock company has been formed with the Commercial club taking hold of the matter.
Frank J. Cheney and partners swear as senior partners of F J Cheney & Co that they will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The testimonial note claims the remedy acts on the blood and system, and touts Ball’s Family Pills as best. Toledo, Ohio.
Vincennes Indiana May 19 fire damaged the Enterprise Stove Company plant causing 200600 dollars in losses. Insurance covers 75000 dollars and about one hundred workers are left unemployed by the blaze.
At the Automobile Club of America's third annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Marconi urged wireless telegraphy for motorists. He cited personal tests in cars and motor cycles, noting a 30 mile base contact and a potential aid for breakdowns or bail. He admitted limited theory but endorsed practical use for travelers.
Advertisement note touts Rocky Mountain Tea by Houseworth Bhos claiming long lasting wellness and affordable price of 35 cents, suggesting many friends of a bride dwindle to one over time.
Amen Corner Incorporated prepares papers for filing with the secretary of state to formalize the social club. The venue on Fifth Avenue New York has hosted state and city Republican politicians for years. An annual dinner is planned for April 4 with Senator Thomas C. Platt as guest of honor.
Geo S Marsh of Nocona Texas, once crippled by dyspepsia, describes grabbing at a straw and finding relief after using Kodol. He reports immediate improvement and full recovery after several bottles, claiming it reproduces natural digestive juices and digest any good food.
A neighbor rebukes him as he jokes the thief will miss a train because the watch runs slow. The Catholic Standard and Times notes the comic tone of the exchange.
A humorous Chicago Tribune quip depicts a gullible beggar and a veteran caller, as the old soldier asks for aid and the other character dismisses him with witty banter. The cartoon style exchange highlights social attitudes and sharp dialogue.
The president sent to the senate the nominations of Herbert Goldsmith Squiers to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Cuba and Edward S. Bragg to be consul general at Havana, with ties to Cuban posts noted in Washington. The notice ends with an advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea and 35c Houseworth Bros.
Petersburg high school will hold graduation exercises on May 26 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Professor O P Kinsey of the state university will give the address. The class includes Helen King Roy Oliphant Guy Johnson Jesse Lemmon Beulah Thomas Ada Klotz Daisy King Ida Hammond Ida Stapleton Bessie Lamb Lena Kiefer Merle Parker Isaac Higgins Albert Stonecipher and Mel Grigsby.
Charles T. Yerkes, advancing rapid transit in London, sent Benjamin Constant a 30000 payment for his portrait. The price was 20000 initially, but Mrs. Yerkes added 10000 with praise for the artist. Constant declined the extra as payment and offered it to charity. He has painted other notable Americans including J Pierpont Morgan and Mrs Parrott.
A live mountain lion, gifted from Hayden Colorado, will be kept at the White House rather than sent to the zoo. The mounted animal will be placed in the private quarters or the library, following a sequence of other pets being assigned to the zoo.
Advertisement notes Jell O as a new dessert pleasing families with four flavors Daemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Billed as at your grocers with price one cent. Try it today.
Esther Allen Dowie, 25, daughter of John Alexander Dowie, died after flames from a small alcohol lamp set her hair alight. Dowie, the Zion faith leader, prayed with her hours then summoned a physician, but medical aid could not save her.
Louis J. Toombs was sentenced by Judge Brentano to be hanged June 13 for murdering Carrie Larsen aboard the steamer Peerless on New Year’s Eve. He denied guilt in court and remained unshaken as he was placed in the death cell at Chicago jail.
Mrs Carrie Nation was sentenced by Judge Hazen to thirty days in jail and a $100 fine for smashing a bar and fixtures in a vacant Topeka barn in February 1901. She will not appeal and has begun serving the sentence.
A new eruption is reported north of Mont Pelee while the Mont Pelee itself remains active. Soufriere in St Vincent is quiet and no other volcanic activity is noted in the Saint Thomas Times correspondent's briefing. Barrels of biscuit and hogsheads of codfish were distributed to the needy at Basse Pointe by officers of the French cruiser.
Acting Governor L Huerte and doctors aboard the French cruiser Suchet head to St Pierre to decide if ruins excavation can continue amid putrefying corpses. Lava, smoke, and ash hinder landings. boats deliver food to Basse Pointe while residents flee. The Cincinnati and tug Potomac lie at Fort de France.
In Marinette Wisconsin on May 19 Edward Boatman attempted to frighten a young woman, Miss Clara Gagnon, by steering a rowboat under a dam. An undertow tipped the craft and both were drowned as hundreds watched from the river bank. Boatman was a ship joining clerk at the Park paper mills. A second item notes the US gunboat Machais sailing to Bocas del Toro to counter insurgent pressure on American trade at Chiriqui Grande in Colombia.
Earthquakes are reported from the southern part of Portugal near Lisbon on May 19 with no fatalities. Disturbances are thought connected to upheavals in the West Indies and may reflect broader seismic activity.
Don’t start summer with lingering coughs or colds. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It states safety and immediate action and features a customer testimonial from J H Bowles Groveton NH Houseworth Bros.
Jim Younger, once of the James gang, argues he cannot marry while civilly dead under Minnesota law. The governor examined whether the state board of control could contract for him, but likely will not. A pardon would restore living rights. debts incurred are not his responsibility.
Advertisement extols Perry Davis' Painkiller as the prompt treatment for hot weather illnesses and cholera symptoms including vomiting purging and sweating. It claims relief from diarrhoea cholera morbus and dysentery, urging immediate use.
Washington May 19. Lord Pauncefote British ambassador is reported slightly improved and in satisfactory condition.
A 23000 acre tract in Menominee county was deeded to William Kent of Chicago by the Kirby Carpenter Lumber company. The deal’s price is not disclosed. In St Louis a double suicide occurred as Antoine Regnier 23 and Annie Kickel 18 drank carbolic acid and perished in each other’s arms.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and constipation, claiming it invigorates the whole system and should be tried when doctors fail.
The Richmond liveryman John Logan faces circuit court on incendiarism charges with proceedings set to start next Tuesday. Logan is accused of setting a fire linked to his livery business, with the case proceeding under state law.
Comstock Street in Wabash Indiana reports low energy and strength and says he needed a good tonic. He mentions obtaining it from Dr A W.
A Cobden Club protest against the corn tax was held at Free Trade Hall Manchester. Prime speaker Mr Asquith addressed a crowded hall with capacity for 5 000, signaling strong public support for the stance.
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