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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
7
An Illinoisan in Washington combines duties as a lawyer and elevator conductor. He recently graduated from a leading law school, was admitted to practice, and plans to return to Illinois to set up an office. For now he maintains clients while keeping his government job.
Coal operators in Terre Haute deny a Chicago story that Indiana coal mines will be consolidated. The Chicago interviewee was hired last year to obtain options for a possible company but that effort failed. He has since approached operators to set a price for their property on his own account.
Dangerous wounds can become troublesome sores if neglected. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised to prevent and cure such injuries even after delay. A testimonial from H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana claims a thirty year running sore healed after using the salve, with warning to beware of counterfeits. Houseworth Bros.
Lake Shore suspect Goshen Arch ie Haines, a two year fugitive from justice, was captured at Middlebury after officers pursued him statewide. He is young and will be sent to Plainfield for return.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver noting they never gripe or distress. He endorses the product as a good thing others should know about. Houseworth Bros. distribute.
Mrs Mary C Cole a renowned Corydon Indiana woman died in the Southern Indiana Hospital at Evansville aged seventy The remains were sent to Corydon for burial.
The Madison Medicine Co. warns against selling Rocky Mountain Tea not manufactured by them as deception. Do not sell teas in bulk. all packaging is at 35 cents. Houseworth Bros.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Williams of this county near Fountain City celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Eight of their nine children attended along with fourteen of their sixteen grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The couple reread their old marriage certificate, enjoyed dinner, received many presents, and a family photograph was taken.
Mrs Arabella D Huntington widow of Collis P Huntington paid 31800 in cash as customs duty after returning from Europe on the Oceanic with her son Archer and Mrs Archer Huntington. The total declared purchases abroad were 75000 the largest ever declared at New York port. Duty included 60 percent on gowns jewelry perfumery rugs and bronzes with various rates.
Geo. B. Marsh of Nocona Texas recalls severe dyspepsia five years ago and says pepsin failed until he used Kodol. He claims immediate improvement and full recovery after several bottles, praising Kodol as reproducing natural digestive juices and digesting all foods. Houseworth Bros. endorsed.
Lady Feodorowna Stuart sister of the earl of Hardwicke and wife of the eldest son of Baron Alington is featured in a striking portrait by Baron Adolph de Meyer. Known as Feo she is a renowned English society beauty tall dark and stately with a house famed for rare books works of art and one of the UK’s most magnificent jewelry collections. Her tableaux charity appearances include a detective to guard her jewels.
The Chicago Inter Ocean suggests that if Eastern Siberia expands like western states did, people in Siberia and the United States will be singing Hands Across the Sea to a new tune within 50 years.
Don’t start the summer with a lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure is promoted as the fast remedy for coughs croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It is claimed to act at once and is said to be absolutely safe with children approving it.
Evansville veteran Philip Axton is declared insane at age sixty four. He is described as violent and believes the war continues with every man he meets as a rebel, posing a threat to those around him.
Crawfordsville reports Gen. Lew Wallace’s new Waverly electric automobile arrived. An expert is instructing Wallace on use. the machine reaches fifteen miles per hour. Osmicure Medicinal Soap antiseptic for infants, toilet, bath is offered for sale by C. & Rushton.
The unveiling of the Count de Rochambeau statue in Lafayette Square drew President Roosevelt, top military officers, diplomats, and French naval officers. Minute Men escorted the president from the White House in Continental uniforms as French and American flags united to the Marseillaise and Star Spangled Banner. Brugere pledged enduring Franco American friendship in a ceremony marked by cheers and military display.
Washington May 26 The Senate plans another full week or longer on the Philippine bill with votes not likely before mid next week. Burrows Patterson Pettus Bailey and Bacon oppose while Spooner backs the measure. Memorial Day may close Friday sessions. Immigration debate to get priority in House ahead of District of Columbia matters and then the anti anarchists bill.
The text notes that protection of the President and a subsidiary coinage bill will occupy the week, followed by the pacific cause bill and then the irrigation bill. Leaders anticipate the measures may stretch into the first week of June, delaying other items.
The census bureau reports Illinois holds top spots in land and building value with Cook County leading at 77 million dollars. McLean and La Salle counties also rank highly, while Lancaster Pennsylvania heads farm product value and Chickasaw Nation leads Indian Territory in gross income.
Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador to the United States, died at the British embassy in Washington at 5:35 am on Saturday. He had shown brief improvement the prior week but suddenly weakened Friday evening with heart failure and breathing trouble, dying quietly as physicians noted.
Major General Loyd Wheaton will retire on July 15 by operation of law due to age as he prepares to leave the Philippines after relief from command of the North Philippines department which includes Luzon and Masbate. He is a Michigan native who began service as a sergeant in the Eighth Illinois. Evans family sail June 4 for London. SHOOTS AT EX-CONGRESSMAN
Former congressman Henry L. Morey was fired on from an ambush while driving past his brother in law Aaron L. Campbell’s home. Campbell, an enemy in long running litigation, was arrested on a $2 560 bond for shooting to kill. Morey served as president of the Ohio insane asylum board.
J Hisgen a 70 year old German resident of Holland died after taking poison in Niles Michigan on May 26. Officials attribute the death to hardship over family refusing to join him in America. He immigrated sixteen years ago and acquired substantial property through hard work.
Marion Illinois May 26 George Parker reports a large fire causing significant property damage and loss in the town. The blaze prompted quick response from local fire units. No injuries are immediately reported.
A wall collapse during a blaze killed one person and injured several others. The Heasley and Simpson hardware store Parks building Boles building and Coal Belt electric offices suffered severe damage with heavy losses to contents and structures.
Allie Petty living near Arcola shot Mrs. Friend and her daughter then killed himself. Both women were shot twice. the mother may recover while the girl and Petty are expected to die. Mrs. Friend had objected to Petty's attention to her daughter.
At the Pan Handle crossing in Converse Indiana on May 26 a west-bound Wabash train struck Mrs William Highley, her son and daughter. The horses were killed as well. The boy and the mother died from injuries while the daughter escaped unharmed.
Manila records 1,146 cholera cases and 619 deaths. Provinces total 3,922 cases and 2,774 deaths to date.
Cape Town reports Rhodesia produced 180000 ounces of gold in 1901, an increase of 69285 ounces from 1900. The rise reflects continued mining activity in the region.
Advertisement extols Perry Davis Painkiller as a remedy for griping pains diarrhea and bowel disorders. It claims digestive irritations and cramps are relieved by dosing per directions and notes travelers should carry the product in all climates with large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Fred Maxheimer, a 70 year old wealthy farmer of Woodburn Sl, hanged himself in a barn using wire from a hay bale after crying out I am insane. His wife, also 70, restrained him briefly, then he attempted to cut his throat with a razor before dying.
Mrs Henry Webber wife of a chemist at Ohio State University suffers formalin poisoning after her husband analyzed milk from local dairies and found dangerous quantities. This is the ninth milk poisoning case in three days and arrests are expected.
A grocer offers lemonade style drinks in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at 10 cents each. Try it today.
A major blaze in Jeffersonville Indiana reduced the Falls Power Milling Company flour mill to ashes. The building and contents are expected to cost about 1250000. Fire crews battled the flames through the night and investigate the cause.
Seventy five students at Geneseo academy fell ill after eating tainted ice cream kept in freezers too long. Sterling Illinois reports the incident occurred on May 26 and is under investigation for lapse in storage.
Boston May 26. In observance of Julia Ward Howe eighty third birthday the New England Woman's Club held a reception for Mrs. Howe who serves as club president. The event featured a social gathering with club members and guests.
Reina won the Brooklyn Handicap in 2 07 at odds of 40 to 1 beating Advance Guard by 4 lengths. Reina becomes the first filly to win the Brooklyn.
A telegram from Yalta, Crimea, reports Count Tolstoi’s condition has suddenly worsened, with word reaching St. Petersburg on May 26. The update confirms the famed author remains under care as doctors monitor his health.
In Wilkes Barre officials report coal operators say National Civic Federation pressure worsens tensions. Union firemen and engineers pledge solidarity with strikers demanding an eight hour day. Receivers order concessions set for June 2 affecting about fifty workers at Haddock Coal, with agents seeking heat to Ohio as other efforts unfold.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves coins bunions and swollen feet. It promises instant relief for blisters callouses and sore spots and offers a trial package by mail. Available at druggists and stores for 25 cents.
Charles Kahlhofer of Chicago filed a bill in County court contesting the will of his half brother Robert J. Markle, claiming unsoundness of mind when signed. Markle died April 20 1900 in a Chicago area sanitarium from paresis, leaving 30000 dollars.
John Keegan state mine inspector of Kansas under Governor Lewelling died instantly when a rope broke as he was lowered into a shaft at a coal mine three miles east of Jewell City. He fell about 100 feet.
Mrs Hannah Crains of Hire aged 108 died after a short illness in Sterling Illinois. Born in County Cork Ireland in 1794 she had lived in the United States for four score years and in this county for half a century.
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