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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
Elkhart County shifts toward a Democratic majority as trustees and other offices swing with several Democrat wins. In Union and Locke, votes reflect party struggles. A coal gas incident at the Huneager home in 416 Virginia Avenue left a mother and one child unconscious but revived after prompt medical aid.
Election tallies show Trustees Slear 1669 and Gesh 2414. Assessor Kemp 315 and Pfeiffer 2224. Constable Miles 1632 and Coaley 2416. Advisory Board candidates Rice 1659 Pate 1624 Sykes 2413 Berkey 2428. Supervisors District No 1 Lloyd 1659 Courtney 2392. District No 2 Mast 1046 Smith 2396 Tetler 1618. District No 396 Tetler 16138 Onehart 2405. Total prohibitionist vote 152.
Yesterday afternoon Ed Kurtz fought with his brother Flarry after drinking. Ed drew a knife and threatened to display his brother's kidneys. A bystander restrained him until he collapsed. doctors say Ed was poisoned.
Branch county Michigan showed large Republican majorities for the full ticket while the Coldwater Reporter earned praise for balanced, courteous treatment toward both sides, noted for its uncommon impartial stance across two states.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy after exposure or onset of a cold. It claims it never fails to cure and will prevent pneumonia, touting Houseworth Bros. as sources. The text includes garbled characters and misspellings.
Custodian West of the Indiana state house announces the state teachers association will use the senate chamber and smaller rooms during the holidays. Earlier there was doubt about Capitol access but the legislature’s January 10 start allows the meeting at the state house.
The piece foresees calm after the campaign with McKinley ahead of Bryan in public favor and people returning to daily life. It mocks freak bets and parades while envisioning prosperity for Elkhart and the nation under the United States government.
Michael Gearheart of Detroit writes that George Chipp suffered a typhoid related leg infection and possible amputation. After six months on Dr C D Warners Compound of Seven Cures the leg healed and he recovered fully.
Mrs. L F Harter aged 76 died after her clothing caught fire in a Detroit dwelling at 91 Charlotte Avenue. The incident occurred in the home where she lived alone and the fire caused fatal burns before rescue efforts.
J. W. Bryan of Lowder, Jr. writes that his ill son with pneumonia improved immediately after giving Foley's Honey and Tar, baffling the doctor with the rapid stop to the racking cough and swift recovery. Houseworth Bros.
Thomas Pentland of Newberry shot his wife during a drunken frenzy and fired at his son. The wife is expected to recover from injuries while the son remains unharmed.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promises quick relief for burns and scalds without scarring. It also soothes cuts and raw skin, and is suggested for piles and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeits from Houseworth Bros.
Local farmers allege hunters use wire cutters or nippers to slice fences when barriers obstruct access. They claim repeated damage hampers livestock and crop protection.
Two lawsuits filed in Elkhart target John Minnich and Justus L. Broderick over assessments for city street improvements begun after a 1899 common council vote. Central Bermudez Co. is cited as the contractor with bids approved, and $100 attorney fees are requested in a $500 judgment for each suit.
Under law some officers take office when officially certified. The first to begin is Benjamin F. Johnson of Fowler as chief of the Bureau of Statistics on November 19. John B. Conner continues two years from November 17, 1898. William L. Taylor, re elected Attorney General, starts November 22. State officers wait until January 1 when James H. Jordan and Ty Jer Monks begin their terms.
Hon. C. W. Miller of Goshen, Republican candidate for president at large, tops the ticket in this county with a 1,350 vote majority.
Coroner Hisenbeiss held an inquest over the infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gates of 603 Wagner Avenue. The baby was found dead in its crib at four this morning after a two day illness said to be slight colic. The mother stated no physician was called and the child lay on its back in a natural position when found. The father supported the mother’s account of a mild colic.
The jury in the state versus Michael Kinney and William Riley found both defendants guilty of breaking into a car in Elkhart and stealing cutlery. Each was under 30, making them eligible for reformatories in Jeffersonville. A venire de novo motion was argued and the judge took the matter under advisement until tomorrow morning.
Rural mail route No 2 is laid out by Postmaster Anderson with Levi Burkett as carrier and Mrs Levi Burkett as sub carrier and will begin November 15. The route covers six miles south on Oak land Avenue, one mile west, five miles north to Mishawaka road, west to James town road, south four miles to Shoums church, west one mile, north five miles to the river road and east to Elkhart. The system was introduced in Indiana by Perry Heath, spurring routes nationwide. The next to be established will likely be east and south.
Notre Dame suffered a major fire yesterday afternoon as the large gymnasium burned from 3 PM to 4 30 PM. The modern building, nearly new and dedicated March 11 1899, cost $20 000 and was fully insured. Trustees will rebuild at once amid rumors of careless matches by athletes.
Mrs. Dr. Jennings aged sixty was found dead in bed at her Millersburg home at 4 20 this morning after weeks of illness. Her daughter Mrs J G Schall had been nursing and slept beside her briefly when the tragedy occurred. She leaves a husband and three children. In Bougo Township Peter Sweitzer, father of George and Ollie Sweitzer, fell ill with neuralgia of the stomach while driving cattle to Levi Thornton’s and later died reaching Thornton’s house where relatives and a doctor were summoned.
The man, 73, has improved after morning medication effects, is moved to his home, and is practically out of danger though recovery will be slow.
Coroner R B Dugdale of South Bend releases verdicts of accidental death for August De Walla killed on the Lake Shore railroad and Carl Yost killed while boarding a freight train near Osceola. No blame assigned to the railroad. Also notes Brick's plurality at 2 279, with indications he may be elected to Congress.
Governor Mount appoints Parks M. Martin chairman of the state democratic committee to succeed Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli who resigned. Mr. Martin has accepted the post.
A Goshen resident who bet $100 on the Canton candidate after predicting victory cannot identify the stake holder or his numerous friends and neighbors. He laments the lost memory and would pay $150 to resolve who held the bet while scanning faces in the street.
Myers Brothers of Millersburg unveil a new voting machine that is simple complete and affordable. They estimate production and sale at 150 dollars with profit. Early observers call it a complete success and anticipate wide adoption. It will be tested at Goshen's upcoming municipal election.
Henry Weaver aged fifty died last night at his parents Samuel Weaver and MN Mrrs in Harrison township from a complication of diseases. He was a bachelor. Funeral services will be held at Yellow Creek church tomorrow.
Prosecution of Joseph Harker for illegal voting continues under E A Dausman defense as Marshal county case advances. Separate notes mention DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills and a Flint incident where Houseworth Glen Farrel was shot in the eye by his brother. Burdeck Blood Bitters touted for bowel liver stomach and kidney health.
The Mackinac Excelsior company organized at Battle Creek to manufacture excelsior with capital stock of 7500 dollars.
An old style ad urges couples to cherish their wives and claims irritable behavior stems from indigestion, promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure sold by a local drug store.
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