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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
8
Personal friend of Grover Roosevelt and Rough Rider serjeant Buck Saylor praises Peruna as the best cure for catarrh. He claims long trial and success, urging readers to send for a free book of testimonials from The Peruna Medicine Co.
A garbled report notes a regional railroad deal involving Lehigh Valley. Mentions a central figure W Poa PR ypont Mor and a committee from a Pennsylvanian city. No clear dates or outcomes are present.
J. H. Watkins, clerk and recorder of Chillicothe Missouri, reports relief from long term dyspepsia after using a remedy described as lyspepria Cure. He states it digests what you eat and praises its effects. Houseworth Bros.
Mail reports from the Philippines indicate a steady rise in bubonic plague with thirty cases in Manila in January, forty eight in February, and fifty six in March. During the same three months about one hundred cases of leprosy were discovered.
Advertisement touts Dr. Warner's Compound of Seven Cures as a blood purifier that promises to remove pimples and rough skin. Claims the product makes rough skin smooth and fair and presents it as a universal remedy.
A large Pueblo crowd seized a Black man accused in a serious case from a Denver bound train and prepared a bonfire of ties to burn him. Authorities reportedly could not stop the mob as tension rose in Pueblo, Colorado.
A Southern Pacific train wreck in Oakland results in the deaths of engineer Frank Shaw and fireman Harry Wetzell on May 28 while several passengers are injured. The incident occurred on the same day in San Francisco.
A grocer recalls kidney trouble cases from Hamilton New York and asserts Dono's Kidney Pills helped many customers. He claims strong belief in the product's representations and offers to pay for trials if relief is not achieved. Also advertised are Bean's Ointment for skin ailments and a free sample by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
In Washington on May 23 the Senate discussed Philippine policy as Mr Spooner defended the administration and asserted the islands should be governed by the US after insurrection suppression. Pettigrew opposed a disputed document, while discussion touched Otis orders and the treaty of Paris. Also reports note the House plans tax reductions and Montana senator Clark’s credentials, and John C Freeman nominated consul at Copenhagen.
At the Mothers National Congress in Des Moines Oscar Chrisman of Emporia KS provoked hisses by claiming men lack love and that love is physical passion. Hundreds protested as women urged that men do love, prompting interruptions and heated exchanges during the session.
Judge Allen of the U S court issues an injunction at Springfield on the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City railroad. Samuel Hunt, receiver, asks to bar Charles Hackett from running a saloon and gambling house on the railroad right of way at Oakland. The court finds the place a public nuisance endangering railroad interests.
The School of Tropical Diseases in Liverpool organizes an Amazon expedition to study yellow fever. This marks the third such expedition by the Liverpool team within nine months.
The ad promotes cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion as the best fuel to build nervous, muscular, and digestive strength. It claims stronger nerves, increased muscular power, and improved digestion, selling at $1.00 and available at all druggists. Scott & Bowne, New York, chemists.
Washington May 22 The house, under suspension of the rules, passed two labor bills. One extends the eight hour standard to contract labor on government work, and the other brings prison made goods under state police power to curb interstate traffic. The convict labor bill faced southern queries but was deemed not to affect coal cotton or lumber.
Ali Ferrouth Bey reports Turkish Rear Admiral Ahmed Pasha travels to the United States to present a contract for a Turkish cruiser and to settle American missionary claims with the secretary of state and the secretary of the navy this week. If merely a visit, officials fear delay and will press for payment of indemnity.
Tuition seven dollars for the summer session plus board at one fifty per week and room rent of fifty cents per week. Opening date June 12 at the Institute Building on Prairie Street. Contact Prairie 5-19 296 or 2-2418 for details.
Property transfers list multiple deeds with buyers and sellers including Cyrus Seiler and Charles G Conn for a lot in Elkhart at 375 dollars. James R Cunning to August H Var derpoel for a Goshen lot at 1 dollar. ante nuptial contract for Charles O Sparklin to Anna Z Humphrey in Goshen. Nora B Kauffman to Warren E Phillips in Clinton at 900 dollars. Lucy E B Garvin and husband to Rose Garvin for Concord land at 300 dollars. David B Myers and wife to HK BE Widner for Goshen lot at 100 dollars. John Roderick and wife to EE Widner for Goshen lot. Joseph O Hughes and wife to John Raby for Locke land at 700 dollars. George J Long administrator to Jacob Hartman for 40 acres. Ian Union to 2400 dollars. Anna L Sparklin and husband to Jack Latta and wife in Goshen at 600 dollars.
Grover Smith aged fifteen, son of John Smith, was killed in a buggy runaway near Liganiar while returning from Millersburg after church. The horse bolted on a dark bank above a culvert. Grover struck his head and died within ten minutes. Coroner investigated. body to be moved to family home today.
W S Musser of Millheim Pa saved his daughter from death by giving her One Minute Cough Cure during a croup attack. The remedy is described as harmless and providing immediate relief for coughs colds bronchitis grippe asthma and throat and lung troubles. Houseworth
George Orta loses 4000 with no insurance. Lanthimer and Mast 8000 with 5000 insured. J L Santhimer 12500 with 6000 insured. Culberson estate 2500 uninsured. A Gushwa 4000 with 2000 insured. Samuel O Vannator builds 81000 uninsured. A Summy buildings 4300 partially insured. D D Weaver 500 furniture and notes uninsured.
Houseworth Bros. promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe sure medicine for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming it always benefits the kidneys.
Mishawaka correspondent notes Indiana Railway's long sidetrack extending from the curve east of the city to Twin Branch bridge nears completion. The siding and other sidetracks will improve the South Bend to Goshen schedule. Plans envision future connections creating a double track to Eckhart and possibly Goshen.
W R Wilkinson of Albany Tenn reports twenty years of stomach trouble ended after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the product digests what you eat and credits it with dramatic relief. Houseworth Bros. sponsor.
The Elkhart Institute announces a summer session starting June 12 lasting eight weeks. Public school teachers may use the program to review common and higher branches and prepare for examinations.
Elkhart people are urged to visit stores offering salt feed seeds sash doors and general building materials at Cooke's photography shop and Davis jewelers while noting new suits and measures at Jonou Baamyalitens store. The message highlights Mer Godfrey Bros on High Street next to the river and ongoing stock drafts for winter preparations.
The 5 and 10e Store advertises pulleys belt buckles lace pins cuff buttons beauty pins hat pins and sterling friendship hearts at half the price of rivals. Miller and Jessup offer a swell buggy for little money and carry harness and horse furnishing goods at very cheap rates.
Carlton's Gun Store serves as the local hub for fireworks and supplies for Independence Day. J Buchter on Middlebury Street offers a full tea and coffee line along with a complete groceries assortment for residents.
Pumps and windmills at R. Stutsman offered at very low prices. Repairs of all kinds available. Franklin street.
Sam Carlin moves his bathrooms to 514 South Main Street to gain more space and better accommodations. The new location will open for business Monday May 7.
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